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Joe Dinkha

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Hello! I am excited to submit my application to your organization.

About

Hello!

I am excited to submit my application to your organization. With over 10+ years of experience in
software development, UX/UI design, and cross-functional collaboration, I am passionate about
creating innovative, user-centered solutions that are both effective and intuitive. My
background in designing products and systems, coupled with my ability to communicate across
multidisciplinary teams, makes me confident that I can contribute meaningfully to your team.

Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects where the ability to connect with
others, whether it is collaborating with design, development, or product teams, has been key to
success. I believe that great designs stem from strong communication, and I have always
focused on bridging gaps and fostering positive, productive relationships with everyone I work
with. I am excited about a people-first, inclusive culture where the emphasis on collaboration
resonates with my approach to work and my overall life philosophy.

Most recently at Ford Motor Company, I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to both the
design and development of key products, adapting email communications into user-friendly
web systems, and collaborating on software flows for large-scale features. My experience in
both technical and design roles has given me a strong understanding of how to integrate
functionality and aesthetics, always keeping the end user as the highest priority in my decisions.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your organization,
and I am excited to continue growing in a work environment that values both creativity,
technical innovation, and open communication. I look forward to the possibility of contributing
and discussing how my experience can support the team.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Product Designer - Ford Pro: Sales Solutions Product Group · Ford Motor CompanySep 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Owned end-to-end UX for Ford Pro, improving usability across complex B2B fleet tools; identified friction through research and analytics; delivered targeted UX improvements; redesigned FordFleet into Ford Pro and unified telematics tools into a simpler, scalable experience; prototyped in Figma and code; partnered with engineers to ship production UI updates; built reusable design system components; improved onboarding and Dealer Tools experiences.

Product Designer - Ford Pro: Sales Solutions Product Group UX · Ford Motor CompanySep 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led redesign of 30+ Ford Fleet webpages into the FordPro.com experience using a new design system; consolidated free and paid views of Ford Telematics fleet management tools into a single view; created journey maps for usable features in Ford Telematics and Ford Pro Dealer Tools; adapted Dealer Insider Newsletter to a web version within the new design system; led design and code reviews across product, development, and design teams.

Career BreakApr 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

Time-off for health, well-being, and professional development.

Functional Analyst - Client: Hallmark Cards · Material (formerly T3 – The Think Tank)Oct 2019 – Apr 2020 · 7 mos
Software Developer, UX / UI Designer · General Motors CompanyJun 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Software Development Intern · General MotorsJun 2014 – Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Technical Analyst, Research & Development · Locate Me, LLC (MissingLink.com)Jun 2013 – Aug 2013 · 3 mos
IT Specialist · MSU Residential & Hospitality Services: Information ServicesSep 2012 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering (IT and Media & Information) · Michigan State University2012 – 2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (IT and Media & Information) · Michigan State University2012 – 2016

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